Good Things by Mia King Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Good Things
Book Review: 4 stars
Summary: 4 Stars
Deidre McIntosh's life is wonderful. As the star of Live Simple, a Martha Stewart type show, she has charmed Seattle for five years Then, her show is axed, her long-time roommate finds love and moves out, and she's evicted. Being told that it is an opportunity is just making her ill. The one piece of good luck she has comes in the form of a handsome, kind stranger, Kevin, who offers her a getaway at his cabin in Jacob's Point, Washington where she can combine housesitting for him with getting her thoughts together. When she sees the wreck of a cabin, however, she is not sure how much of a break Kevin was offering her. She does make some new friends and is able to devise a few ideas, but as Deidre is soon to learn, ideas are not the same as putting them into action. Kevin is not all he seems, either. The journey of a thousand miles across Deidre's soul is only just beginning.
**** The title is quite accurrate, as this story is a very good thing. Deidre is a heroine to whom it is easy to relate and whose story is one that can offer hope to anyone facing struggles. She, as are all her "castmates", is flawed and will often make you want to roll your eyes or yell at her, just as you would want to if you could see yourself from the viewpoint of an outside observer. The included recipes are intriguing enough to make a noncook want to go into the kitchen, as a bonus. ****
Book Review: A Fun Read Layered With More - Inspiring!
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't read a lot of fiction but I picked up this book on recommendation and was surprised by how much I really enjoyed it.
On one level it's a fun read, with a great story line and characters, but on a deeper level it's a thoughtful look at how much room we have to keep growing as individuals. Sometimes when we think our lives are set, there's still more ahead for us. Our reluctance to challenge the status quo of our lives sometimes means that life has to push us forward in that direction, and sometimes it's disguised as misfortune (I can attest to this in my own life), but in the end, it works out better than you could have ever dreamed!
Kudos to Mia King for a fun and inspiring book.
Book Review: A Wish for more Lake Wish
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband had gone fishing for 4 glorious days. It's cold and pouring down rain. All the elements I needed to be able to get lost in a couple of books that I had bought just for this occasion! One of those books just happened to be 'Good Things' and, indeed, lost I got in Jacob's Point and Lake Wish. I could not put this book down and I certainly did NOT want this book to end. Besides Deidre and Kevin, I fell in love with the characters of Lindsey (a steadfast and no-nonsense friend), William and Alain (who are a hoot) and Mrs. Everett (the most mysterious character in the book). I love the folklore and magic of Lake Wish. I am really hoping that Mia King will consider doing a series of Jacob's Point books and delve deeper into the other characters as well (with guest appearances by Deidre and Kevin, of course). I have bookmarked her website and will be watching for whatever she may publish next!
ps...I loved the quotes at the beginning of each chapter!
pss...I was delighted when I turned the last page and there were all of the recipes from the book ~ especially the Fresh Salmon and Penne Salad with creamy, light Dill Dressing....yum!!!
Thank you Mia King!!!
Book Review: A delightful read!
Summary: 5 Stars
A quick read with engaging characters, Good Things was so entertaining that I couldn't put it down - I read it in a single day! I can't wait to try the delicious sounding recipes in the back of the book!Book Review: A fun read
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Things is a fun, quick read that's perfect for lingering in bed on the weekend. The story is upbeat: enjoy life, being sure to appreciate simple things like a great scone, a picturesque lake, small-town life (or sex, for that matter), and good things will come to you. (The author, Mia King, is a Big Island author, so I'm sure her outlook has been reinforced by the simple pleasures here in Hawaii!)
The book is peppered with mouth-watering foodie references, and there are even recipes included in the back of the book. I just wish King had included the recipe for the sake martini with green olives marinated in ginger and chilies - yum!